point of reference

English

Alternative forms

• reference point

Etymology

point + of + reference

Noun

point of reference (plural points of reference)

1. A particular point in space which is used as an endpoint to measure a distance from or chart a map from.
2. A unique intellectual datum used to relate other ideas.

Translations

A particular point from which to measure or compare the changes in some quantity

• Greek: σημείο αναφοράς (el) n (simeío anaforás)
• Italian: punto di riferimento m
• Maori: pou herenga
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• Spanish: referente (es), punto de referencia m
• Swedish: referensram (sv)

See also

• point of view